Lakers Seek to Even Series vs. Thunder Thursday Night
Lakers look to even the series against Thunder this Thursday night.
The Atlanta Braves are 8.5 games ahead in the NL East as of May 7, 2026, following a strong start to the season. With a +79 run differential and high postseason projections, they are positioned well for the summer stretch.
As of May 7, 2026, the Atlanta Braves are 8.5 games ahead of the Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East.
Projection models give the Braves a 96% chance of making the postseason and a 77% chance of winning the NL East.
Matt Olson has produced 2.3 fWAR through 38 games in 2026, already surpassing his total from the entire 2024 season.
The Braves have a run differential of +79, while no other team in the NL East has a positive run differential.
Lakers look to even the series against Thunder this Thursday night.
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Of all major league hitters currently projected to get plate appearances over the rest of the season, the Braves have nine of the top 100 [hitters], more than you would expect from random chance. Only three players — Austin Riley, Ronald Acuña Jr., and Mike Yastrzemski — have taken big hits, but they are still projected to be real contributors, though I’m a bit worried about Riley personally.